The Data Collector FAQs

Question 1

How do I pay for API calls with The Data Collector?

Accepted Answer

The tool supports x402 micropayments ($0.05 USDC on Base per call) for instant, no-account-needed access. Alternatively, you can use an API key for authenticated, regular usage.

Question 2

What is The Data Collector?

Accepted Answer

The Data Collector provides powerful web scraping APIs for popular platforms like Bluesky, Substack, and Hacker News, delivering clean, structured JSON data for your applications.

Question 3

Which social media and news platforms can I scrape?

Accepted Answer

You can scrape posts from Bluesky (AT Protocol), articles from Substack newsletters, and stories from Hacker News, each through dedicated and easy-to-use API endpoints.

Question 4

What kind of data does the API return?

Accepted Answer

The API returns highly structured JSON data, which includes not only the primary content but also engagement metrics and other relevant details, making it ready for immediate use.

Question 5

Is an account or signup required to use this tool?

Accepted Answer

No account or signup is needed for individual API calls via x402 micropayments. For consistent or higher-volume use, you can configure an optional API key for authenticated access.

The Data Collector

Key Features

Use Cases

The Data Collector

Key Features

Use Cases